Recent content by TheJackRabbit

It has been a long while since I last posted. I recently received a PM from a member. SO, I thought to check in. Both my 60 and I continue to roll along. I hope to rejoin the forum and participate more. I am dealing with old age and serious illness but what the heck, every road has its potholes...

THat gives me a place to start. Never had a wiper failure before in any vehcile goingback 60 years! Thanks.

Before getting into the question perplexing me, please allow me to report that both me and the 1987 FJ 60 purchased brand new from a Toyota Dealer in 19887 are doing just fine. Why only yesterday, I made the 95 mile round trip journey to Taos NM and back home to the Colorado border.. Top speed...

Thank you very much. Why SOR does not include this part with the front axle manual they sell is a mystery.

Does anyone else have this manual? I just received it and am wondering why it does not include the Aisin Locking Hubs. My copy ends on Page 6-18. The diagrams such as Figure 6-40 and Figure 6-2 assume full time fron axles engagement. What happened to the locking hubs? Is there another manual...

I guess it is necessary. Sorry no one wanted to share information. I know it hard to explain when someone lacks knowledge.

It has been a while since I last visited with you guys. I have a question and hope someone is willing to opine. It seems the driver's side front wheel bearings need to be replaced. I plan to replace the disc rotor, caliper and wheel bearings. I plan to use SORs disc brake kit for seals and...

Well, you know, up a long steep grade in a 60 means getting in touch with your patience. Often thought of JATO rocket strapped to the roof rack.

Mine sat most of the winter. Just put new tires on; Falken Wildpeak AT3s, 235/85R16. Getting ready for another irrigation season as "Ditch Rider". This irrigation system has been around since 1853. The early Ditch Riders were on horseback, hence the title. My old 60 is the official Ditch Rider...

I give that a try. Thanks.

No Joy.

The biggest hassle is valet parking attendants who have never seen a manual choke trying to start when the weather is cold. I had to leave a sign attached to the steering wheel, in English and Spanish, explaining how to start my 60.

I regeared my 60 to 4.56 when I went with 235/85/16 tires (about 32 inches OA). I have the H55 tranny. In retrospect 4.11s probably would have been sufficient. However, a lot depends on your driving. There are many steep mountain grades here so the 4.56 does come in handy. If I lived in flatter...

First off, a Happy New Year to all of you. Now, anyone know which fuse handles the interior fan for heating, defrosting and cooling? I cannot find it listed in the Owner's Manual and have not found one blown. It might be the fan motor leads are loose but it would be nice to know which fuse...

Castrol 10W-40, year around. Used 20W-50 in southern California. Thinking I might go to 10W-30 this Fall for Winter.